Kerala sanctions Rs 1,081 crore for welfare pensions, distribution to begin on October 26
25 October 2026
The Kerala government has sanctioned Rs 1,081 crore for the October round of welfare pensions. Of this, Rs 961.64 crore is for social security pensions and the remainder for welfare fund board pensions. The Chief Minister's office said distribution would begin on Monday, October 26. Social security pensions cover categories such as old age, widow, disability and agricultural labour pensions. Welfare fund board pensions are paid through statutory boards for particular trades and occupations.
Total sanctioned:
Rs 1,081 crore
Social security pension share:
Rs 961.64 crore
Distribution begins:
October 26
Why it matters for exams: Welfare pension outlays and their split between social security and welfare fund boards are standard Kerala PSC questions on state welfare finance.
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